Author information

Kelly Doust has been scouring flea markets and charity stores for vintage fashion, fabrics and homewares from her early teens, and making and reinventing things in her own trial-and-error way since she was a girl. Her favourite things, in no particular order, are tea, clothes, friends, home, crafternoons, and her husband and daughter. Previously Kelly worked in book publishing and public relations in Sydney, Hong Kong and London, and as a freelance writer. She currently writes for Australian Women's Weekly and Vogue. For favourite suppliers, further crafting projects and workshop information, please visit Kelly's website and blog at www.thecraftyminx.com.au.

Customer reviews

This book is a fantastic craft book to add to the collection! Some books I own do not have many craft ideas that are actually 'do-able' on a cheap budget.
This book however is fantastic! soo many different ideas and varying for different age-groups. There are beautiful doorstops to soft toys for children.
Everything is beautifully presented and i love the fact that most of the DIY's are using recycled objects.
Very very happy :)

For someone starting out in crafts, this book is really inspiring. It's the first book I've actually made lots of projects from and felt encouraged to do so. Kelly's style is bright and colourful and fun, and i loved the mix of fabrics she uses. My favourites are the doorstops, hot water bottle covers made from old jumpers and the spring peg bag. Her blog and second book, The Crafty Kid, are great also!